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LOT 2523
Antique Icon of Saint John Chrysostomos
GREECE, 18TH CENTURY A.D.
11 3/4 x 10 1/8 in. (1.1 kg, 30 x 25.7 cm).
Sturdy wooden board with gesso-covered obverse surface; within a rich red border, dark blue field with facing nimbate bust of St. John Chrysostomos wearing a white mantle and red undertunic with rosette detailing to both; left hand holding a book, right hand raised in benediction; legend 'Iω. ά χουςοτοοϚ'. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK art market since the 1990s.
From the property of a late Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman; thence by descent.
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LOT 2523
Antique Icon of Saint John Chrysostomos
Estimate £60 - 80€70 - 93 (for guidance only)$81 - 108 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) +BP*
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Opening Bid: £5
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Georgian Pewter Whistle Group
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Opening Bid: £5
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Opening Bid: £50
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